Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
West Jefferson, NC

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Jefferson, NC is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$9.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Jefferson, NC is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$9.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
32%
53%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
West Jefferson, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in West Jefferson, NC have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
West Jefferson, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in West Jefferson, NC is $1,312. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Jefferson, NC costs about $1,325 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in West Jefferson, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,325

5%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,550

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,995

5%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,160

No Change

-

Studio

$1,360

8%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,160

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Jefferson, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in West Jefferson, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in West Jefferson, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Abingdon, VA.

West Jefferson

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Jefferson, NC is 16% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

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1593 Bald Mountain Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Jefferson

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Studio

0 baths

$500

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2 beds

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$1,200

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306 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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286 Temple Baptist Church Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in West Jefferson

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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2d ago

8.4

Very good

summe139

139 Harless Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694

3 beds

1 bath

$1,410

Apartment for rent

1199 Claybank Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2BR/1.5BA

1199 Claybank Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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706 Pear Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Jefferson

706 Pear Drive - 1

706 Pear Dr #1, West Jefferson, NC 28694

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

House for rent

Available Jan 12

502 Greenbriar Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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